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Laundry Room Reveal

Well. It's finally here. The day I can officially say my laundry room is lovely.

Before I started to change the space into something that was not only functional, but nice to see...it took much planning.

The laundry room (which is the small little room between the kitchen and the garage) functions also as the pantry. So, when I was planning the space I had to consider where to store my potato chips and my laundry baskets.

Here are a few BEFORE shots.

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Don't sneeze! This wall of junk could fall on you.

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View from in front of washer and dryer toward pantry area.

View of wall with top pantry started (removing old and unpainted beadboard).

For more information on how I made the wood countertops, CLICK HERE!﻿
For more information on how I made the metal backsplash, CLICK HERE!
For more information on the ceiling and trim, CLICK HERE!
For more information on the inexpensive window hardware, CLICK HERE!

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Small little splash of green (see it in the inspiration photo below).

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Inspiration Board

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More pops of green.

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Instead of having laundry baskets blocking my path to the washer and dryer, they are tucked away in this cabinet. No one will ever know I have dirty clothes :)

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See...the path is clear!

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Unfortunately, there wasn't much I could do about the tiny laundry room size, but I tried to get as much use out of the counter (for folding laundry) and the tall wall cabinets.

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Added a roll out shelf for the kids snacks (easier for them to reach).

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For a mini tutorial on how I installed the two base cabinets, CLICK HERE!

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Rich wood tones, silver hardware and white. My favorite.

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This white wall is the one you can see from the kitchen so I made it as clean and simple as possible.

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This light is so bright and functional for the entire 12x5 room.

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Strategically placed fruit bowl to hide the hoses for the washer.

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Cozy little decorations make it more enjoyable to visit and fold clothes.

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White trim with a grey blue wall.

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This was where the old coat rack was hanging on the wall. My daughter's new favorite spot in the house.

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I used cedar planks for the counter.

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Found a small silverware caddy at the store today to use for incoming mail. New rule - no mail on the counter.

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Cute little wall art.

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I'm still in the middle of trying to decorate the pantry space, but I added a few canisters, baskets and jars for many items.

Gorgeous transformation! Congratulations! And thanks for showing the "real" photos of unfinished projects. I start to feel like I am the only one when I get inundated with everyone's beautiful "afters" out here in Blogland.

Hi Karen!I totally WANT this laundry room! I just love it - you did a great job! I would love if you came by my Creative Inspiration linky party happening NOW to link it up!I would love to have you there!Stacey of Embracing Changehttp://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

Thank you all for your wonderful comments. I truly appreciate hearing from you. And I try to answer every question you have, so don't be shy. Also, I am so happy to see so many new followers. You guys are A M A Z I N G! Have a great weekend.

Wow what a change it looks so lovely...I'll be pinning this to my Honey-Do pinboard. I need a Laundry room makeover too....I'd like to invite you to share this@CountryMommaCooks Link & Greet party ...have a wonderful weekend:)

This looks absolutely fabulous! I'm a renter so I can't do all I want to make my laundry room fabulous, but if I could, I'd be doing something similar to this. I love the open shelving and the countertop is gorgeous!

so awesome! i would love for you to link this post or any other posts you want up to my weekly link party called spread the love. it's a weekend wrap up party where you can share anything and everything you want! there is also a really awesome vinyl giveaway going on there right now too, so go check it out! http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/04/spread-love-5-decallove-giveaway.htmlhave a wonderful weekend!{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

Thank you :):):) It's been a week and it still looks clean and organized. It's crazy how it took a small remodel to make me want to do laundry and keep a room clean. Best money and effort spent in my house, apart from the kitchen.

Wow! Every detail is amazing. Going to go back through and read them all. I LOVE the counter tops you made with the metal backsplash. It is all just lovely. Thank you for sharing with us at Inspiration Friday, we'll be featuring it this week!

Your panty/lanudry room looks amazing! I have seen it all over blogland today- and I can see why!! You have done an incredible job- this has got to be the best looking food storage I have ever seen!! Love it!xo Becca